Obituaries

Dennis Ray Zimmerman

Dennis Ray Zimmerman

Aug 16, 2024

     Dennis Ray Zimmerman, age 73, of Lake, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.      Dennis was born in Alma, Michigan on December 1, 1950, the son of Harold and June (Jarosemich) Zimmerman. Dennis graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of...

Roger William Rademacher

Roger William Rademacher

Aug 16, 2024

      Roger William Rademacher, age 63, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Celebration of Roger's Life will be held at "The Pond" in Ovid, MI, from 1-5 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Paco officiating.     Roger was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September...

Mary Elizabeth Hughey

Mary Elizabeth Hughey

Aug 14, 2024

     Mary Elizabeth Hughey, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at...

Carolyn A. Cox

Carolyn A. Cox

Aug 10, 2024

     Carolyn A. Cox (Riley/VanRooyen), age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Royal View Assisted Living, Mecosta, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...

James Francis "Jim" Becker

James Francis "Jim" Becker

Aug 10, 2024

     James Francis "Jim" Becker, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

Ronald William Miller

Ronald William Miller

Aug 8, 2024

     Ronald William “Ron” Miller, age 81, of Fowler, MI, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness, on Thursday, August 8, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will take place at...

Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher

Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher

Aug 8, 2024

     Marie Amelia Armbrustmacher, age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, with...

Rex Arrington Rimmel

Rex Arrington Rimmel

Aug 7, 2024

     Rex Arrington Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Pastor Robby Lewis and John Christensen officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...

June Marie O'Neill

June Marie O'Neill

Aug 6, 2024

     June Marie O'Neill, age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.     A Private Graveside Service will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     June was born in Maybee, MI on January 6, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Meffert) Hoffman....

John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr.

John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

     John Joseph "Johnny" Kusnier, Jr., age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take...

Ruth Gomez

Ruth Gomez

Aug 4, 2024

     Ruth Mae Gomez passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 98.     The family will receive friends at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 1-4 P.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, for a Memorial and Celebration of Life. There will be a time of sharing at 2:30 P.M. If you...

Marvin Steve McGill

Marvin Steve McGill

Aug 3, 2024

     Marvin Steve “Mac” McGill, age 69, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will take place at...

London Izabella-Ryén Gadd

London Izabella-Ryén Gadd

Aug 1, 2024

     London Izabella-Ryén Gadd, age 12, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, August 5, 2024, with Rev. Mollie Loveall officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 10:30 A.M. until the time...

Eugene Arthur Rector

Eugene Arthur Rector

Jul 31, 2024

     Eugene "Gene" Arthur Rector, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024.     A Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date.     Eugene was born in Cedar Springs, MI on September 19, 1943, the son of Theo and Edith (McWilliams) Rector. On August 20, 2005, he married Virgene (Root) Kirby on...

Dolores "Doff" Rimmel

Dolores "Doff" Rimmel

Jul 24, 2024

     Dolores "Doff" Maxine Rimmel, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her family at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024, with Pastor Robbie Lewis and John Christiansen officiating. Burial...

Daniel Willard Wells, Jr.

Daniel Willard Wells, Jr.

Jul 24, 2024

     Daniel "Dan" Willard Wells Jr., born on February 15th, 1948, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024.     He is survived by his children: Johnathan (Christina) Mattimore, Connie (John) Winn, Carmen (Tracy) Haubenstricker, Cynthia (James) Bell, Daniel (Kelly) Mattimore, Dennis (Bobbi) Wells, and Cody (Michelle) Wells. Dan is also survived by his brother John Wells, his sister Beuhla...

Thomas Daniel Johns

Thomas Daniel Johns

Jul 24, 2024

      Thomas Daniel "TJ" Johns, age 62, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home.      A Memorial Service will be held at Community of Christ Church, 4860 North State Road, Alma, MI 48801, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor William Persall officiating.     Thomas was born in Rockledge, FL...

Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak

Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak

Jul 23, 2024

     Cortney Jean Craig-Nowak, age 47, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Michigan.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A...

Alan Burton Carmany

Alan Burton Carmany

Jul 22, 2024

      Alan Burton Carmany, age 74, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Per Alan's request, cremation will take place and there will be no services.     Alan was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 25, 1949, the son of Maurice G. and Freida (Lujiens) Carmany. He graduated from...

Harold Elmer Hinton

Harold Elmer Hinton

Jul 19, 2024

      Harold Elmer Hinton, age 91, of Middleton, MI passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home.     A Private Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Newark Township, MI.     Harold was born in North Shade Twp., MI on January 22, 1933, the son of Clarence Lee and Bernice Belle (Jason) Hinton. He graduated from...